Zebra Stone 1, Lake Argyle, Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire, Western Australia, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Zebra Stone 1 | - not defined - |
| Lake Argyle | Lake |
| Wyndham-East Kimberley Shire | Shire |
| Western Australia | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
16° 21' 35'' South , 128° 43' 2'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Mindat Locality ID:
251211
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:251211:5
GUID (UUID V4):
9292dd98-05e5-48c8-8a79-f6791e80b9b2
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Lake Argyle Zebra Stone 1; Snappy Gum Ridge; Zebra Stone 1 openpit
The mine is located about half-way down the eastern shoreline of Lake Argyle, in an area known as Grass Castle Plain, and more specifically on Snappy Gum Ridge.
It has been worked by the Read family for 25 years, is the largest producer of zebra rock in the region, and produces the typical white and brown banded stone known to collectors.
The exposed beds are covered with a thin coating of brown clay rich material that requires removal. Much is by hand-mining and is a labour intensive exercise employing up to eight people during the mining (dry) season. Approximately 1t of high quality zebra stone is removed by boat after each mining season.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australia
- Halls Creek OrogenOrogen
- Lamboo ProvinceGeologic Province
- ⭔Lake Argyle areaArea
- North Australian ElementCraton
- Northern Territory
- Kalkarindji Igneous ProvinceGeologic Province
- Wolfe BasinBasin
- Zebra stone depositsGroup of Deposits
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
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